The sun has a regular heartbeat, and we call it the solar cycle. But it’s been a bit of a drama queen lately because it’s experiencing a “solar minimum.” Translation: fewer sunspots and less solar activity.

Solar flares and sunspots usually spice things up, but they’ve been pretty scarce lately. Scientists have noticed that the Sun’s magnetic field is getting all tangled up.

This could mean some interesting magnetic storms on Earth, so keep an eye out for crazy auroras! Some folks are even suggesting this could be the start of a “Grand Solar Minimum” where the Sun chills out and we see cooler temperatures on Earth. So, keep those shades handy because the Sun’s unpredictable behavior is making the space news headlines!